HomeAid project creates comfortable space for veterans

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May 2, 2013

L to R: Nicole Keown, Sandcastle Homes; MIke Dishberger, Sandcastle Homes; Leslie King, Greymark Construction; Lolita Guarin, Model Home Furniture of Katy; David Mandell, Cloudbreak Communities and
Tom Mitchell, United States Veterans Initiative in the lobby of the U.S. Veterans Initiative Midtown facility as they prepare to begin remodeling.

Most take for granted something as simple as a warm, inviting game room or living room to kick back or hang out with friends and family.

For the more than 300 homeless veterans who are provided services and shelter at the United States Veterans Initiative's Midtown Terraces facility, their space to relax and regroup was anything but that. The space was in dire need of an overhaul.

Partnership

HomeAid Houston, a Greater Houston Builders Association charity, and Sandcastle Homes are pooling experience, resources and the commitment to renovate the facility's 1,000-square-foot lobby. The project is being underwritten by Trendmaker Homes.

Builder captain Mike Dishberger of Sandcastle Homes and his crew, are tackling the demolition of the existing reception-area counter and performing general carpentry. A new, custom-designed and built reception area will provide a more welcoming environment and will include space for veterans to visit, hang out, read and play games.

Lobby

The lobby will be enhanced with new flooring, new paint and new fixtures, and will be refurnished with new comfortable sofas, chairs and game tables.

"Sandcastle Homes and all of the vendors who are donating materials are making this project happen for these very deserving individuals," said Ron Martin, president of HomeAid Houston. "The result will be an uplifting environment for our country's veterans who are working toward a better life."

U.S. Vets provides comprehensive services to the veterans it serves, including case management, employment assistance, job placement, counseling, as well as drug- and alcohol-free housing.

About HomeAid Houston

HomeAid builds transitional housing for Houston's homeless. Since 2003, HomeAid Houston has added more than 400 beds to the homeless community, providing day and night of care for nearly 5,000 men, women and children. For more information about HomeAid Houston visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.